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The Connecticut Entrepreneurs Forum hosts angel investor networking and education events focused on connecting early-stage founders with accredited investors. The June 7th, 2023 event in Fairfield, Connecticut centered on post-funding relationship management between entrepreneurs and angel investors, addressing a critical but often overlooked phase in startup financing. The gathering brought together experienced angel investors, emerging entrepreneurs, and supporting organizations to share practical insights on structuring and maintaining productive investor-founder partnerships beyond the initial capital raise. The event featured a structured agenda including a reception and networking period, formal presentation on relationship dynamics, and extended networking time to facilitate connections. The program was held at Fairfield University's Barone Campus Center and benefited from sponsorship by J.P. Morgan Private Bank, with additional support from CTNext, the state's innovation accelerator program. The forum operates within Connecticut's entrepreneurial ecosystem, which includes significant institutional support for early-stage venture activity. By focusing on the often-neglected post-investment relationship phase, the event addressed a gap in typical angel investor education, which tends to concentrate on deal sourcing and due diligence rather than ongoing governance and communication. The Connecticut Entrepreneurs Forum positions itself as a resource for both founders seeking capital and investors seeking quality deal flow and peer learning opportunities in the region.